Attend a public (live) speech/presentation of 15 minutes or longer and write a speech analysis essay of 3-5 pages (Ariel, 12-point font

Learning Goal: I’m working on a communications question and need guidance to help me learn.

Speech Analysis Essay Guidelines

EXL Designation: This assignment provides a hands-on learning experience for students. You get to apply what you have learned about speech development, organization, and delivery in your critique.

Attend a public (live) speech/presentation of 15 minutes or longer and write a speech analysis essay of 3-5 pages (Ariel, 12-point font, double-spaced, full-sentence, and paragraph format). This can be a special lecture, guest speaker, conference presentation, or any live speaking event.

If you attend an event before we cover certain material listed below, you should read ahead so that you can adequately use the criteria in your analysis.

PART I: List the speaker, date, location, & topic, and describe the audience. Describe each of these elements and analyze the effect that each of these elements had on the speaker and/or speech (1/2 to 1 page).

PART II: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of each part of the speaker’s introduction (attention getter, revelation of topic, statement of credibility, statement of central idea, preview of main points) (1/2 to 1 page).

PART III: Summarize each of the speaker’s main points. What pattern of organization did the speaker utilize? Was this effective? Why or why not (1/2 to 1 page).

PART IV: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of the evidence/supporting material that the speaker used (1/2 to 1 page).

PART V: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of the speaker’s language (1/2 to 1 page).

PART VI: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of the speaker’s delivery (1/2 to 1 page).

PART VII: Describe and analyze the effectiveness of each part of the speaker’s conclusion (1/2 to 1 page).

Speech Analysis Essay: Essays will be evaluated on the basis of the following criteria:

A = Thoughtful, insightful, excellent discussion and application of chapter theory and concepts; vivid, concrete examples used to support ideas; well organized; appropriate use of grammar and spelling. ‘A’ papers are above and beyond what is expected, and are always of very high quality.

B = Thoughtful, good discussion and application of chapter theory and concepts; examples used to support ideas have some vivid, concrete detail; well organized; appropriate use of grammar and spelling. ‘B’ papers are good, but lack the excellence need for an ‘A’ grade.

C = Some application of chapter theory and concepts; dearth of examples with vivid, concrete detail to support ideas; fair organization; some grammar and spelling errors; some directions ignored; ‘C’ papers are usually shorter than required and lack evidence of the time and thought that goes into an ‘A’ paper.

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